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Easley, Michael. Press Release, 2006-04-27, Gov. Easley Addresses American European Community Roundtable During Economic Development Mission In Belgium

Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Seth Effron
Date: April 27, 2006 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY ADDRESSES AMERICAN EUROPEAN COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE DURING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MISSION IN BELGIUM
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today told a group of international economic development leaders that education enabling students to best develop their knowledge, talent and skill is the engine making North Carolina a leader in the global economy. Easley’s remarks came in an address to the American European Community Association (AECA) during a business roundtable hosted by the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, H.E. Boyden Gray.
“North Carolina may not be able to compete with cheap labor, but we can compete with smart labor,” Easley said. “By investing heavily in education and providing a business-friendly environment, our state has earned a respected reputation around the world as a top destination.”
The AECA is a transatlantic alliance of business leaders and government officials that provides a forum for discussing global business, economic and political affairs. Founded in 1980, it is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan association that encourages open dialogue and informed debate on a range of issues, with a view to improving international understanding and cooperation.
“No discussion today about globalization would be complete without talking about the need to build an education system that prepares our workforce to meet the demands of the 21st century economy,” Easley said. “These efforts are targeted to build the knowledge, talent and skill of students at every level so that they can succeed in the global economy.”
Easley pointed out that North Carolina innovations, such as Learn and Earn high schools, the New Schools Project and the Center for 21st Century Skills, are critical to preparing students to effectively enter the workforce.
Learn and Earn high schools, Easley said, expand opportunities and make it easier for students to take the next step beyond a high school diploma. If students stay in school for five years, they will have a start on two years of college course credit or an associate’s degree. The New Schools Project creates smaller high schools with more courses that students find relevant to the real world, keeping them engaged and interested in learning.
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Seth Effron
Date: April 27, 2006 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY ADDRESSES AMERICAN EUROPEAN COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE DURING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MISSION IN BELGIUM
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today told a group of international economic development leaders that education enabling students to best develop their knowledge, talent and skill is the engine making North Carolina a leader in the global economy. Easley’s remarks came in an address to the American European Community Association (AECA) during a business roundtable hosted by the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, H.E. Boyden Gray.
“North Carolina may not be able to compete with cheap labor, but we can compete with smart labor,” Easley said. “By investing heavily in education and providing a business-friendly environment, our state has earned a respected reputation around the world as a top destination.”
The AECA is a transatlantic alliance of business leaders and government officials that provides a forum for discussing global business, economic and political affairs. Founded in 1980, it is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan association that encourages open dialogue and informed debate on a range of issues, with a view to improving international understanding and cooperation.
“No discussion today about globalization would be complete without talking about the need to build an education system that prepares our workforce to meet the demands of the 21st century economy,” Easley said. “These efforts are targeted to build the knowledge, talent and skill of students at every level so that they can succeed in the global economy.”
Easley pointed out that North Carolina innovations, such as Learn and Earn high schools, the New Schools Project and the Center for 21st Century Skills, are critical to preparing students to effectively enter the workforce.
Learn and Earn high schools, Easley said, expand opportunities and make it easier for students to take the next step beyond a high school diploma. If students stay in school for five years, they will have a start on two years of college course credit or an associate’s degree. The New Schools Project creates smaller high schools with more courses that students find relevant to the real world, keeping them engaged and interested in learning.
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